(n) :
a device to assist in motion as a cane, especially one that provides support under the arm to reduce weight on a leg; something that supports, often used negatively to indicate that it is not needed and causes an unhealthful dependency; a prop
"he walked on crutches for a month until the cast was removed from his leg."
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(n) :
a device to assist in motion as a cane, especially one that provides support under the arm to reduce weight on a leg; something that supports, often used negatively to indicate that it is not needed and causes an unhealthful dependency; a prop
"he walked on crutches for a month until the cast was removed from his leg."